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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,657 $33,703
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof   1,500  
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
2.7L V6 840    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof   1,304  
Options (change) 4,555 1,500 0
Options (change) 3,990 1,304 0
Destination 675 775 775
Total Price $25,125 $34,870 $36,670
Total Invoice $23,175 $32,736 $34,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,336
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$25,125$34,870$36,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,500-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$30,370$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$23,175$32,736$34,478
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$28,511$29,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,172

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,800$6,300$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,225-4,795

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in108.2 in
Length186.4 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.837.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.874.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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